DA-PCC, KOICA partnership aims to increase forage prod’n thru drone utilization
An innovative capacity-building program on drone utilization for forage production is a new way forward in the partnership between the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This innovative project that will start in 2025 until 2027 aims to capacitate DA-PCC technical staff and partner local government units to improve forage […]
AGRI party-list rep supports budget hike for DA-PCC
Agri-Agra na Reporma para sa Magsasaka ng Pilipinas Movement (AGRI Party-List) representative Cong. Wilbert T. Lee strongly lobbies for an increased budget for the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) during a recent budget briefing of the House Committee on Appropriations. According to Rep. Lee, DA-PCC was allotted PHP89 million for the research and development of the […]
DA-PCC scientist presents PH animal biotechnology regulations in Int’l Economic Dialogue
Dr. Claro N. Mingala, Scientist IV and chairperson of the Technical Working Group for the Formulation of the Regulatory Policy for Genetically Modified Animals and Animal By-Products, and concurrent officer-in-charge Deputy Executive Director for Production and Research of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center, presented the drafting process “Joint Department Circular on GM Animals and By-Products” on […]
DA-PCC’s Buro Booster bags 2nd Best Tech Poster in Nat’l Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) earned 2nd Best Technology Poster for the Buro Booster Silage Inoculant (BBSI) technology during the National Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest (AIPF) at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga today. The event is a major activity of the DOST PCAARRD-funded project under the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation Systems Enhancement (RAISE) Program […]
DA-PCC ‘unboxes’ Dairy Box in Surigao del Sur
A new Dairy Box store has opened in Poblacion, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, offering a convenient stop for tourists visiting the nearby Tinuy-an Falls, known as the country’s widest waterfall. Strategically located just 8 km from the famous “white water curtain” falls, the Dairy Box provides tourists with the opportunity to purchase carabao-based products […]
Pangasinan carabao farmer turns into a multimillionaire from silage-making
Rolly Mateo Sr., a farmer from Asingan, Pangasinan, earned PHP4 million in 2023 from his silage business, producing 609 tons of high-quality feed for carabaos. Silage is a feedstuff produced by fermenting forage with a high moisture content (65%–70%). Silage has many advantages, including the preservation of nutrients and being less water-dependent. Some of the […]
DA-PCC at DMMMSU champions carabao products in Zero Hunger Summit
With a shared mission of ending hunger and malnutrition through a feeding program, the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DA-PCC at DMMMSU) is in full support of the Zero Hunger Alliance as the center shared 200 Karabuns and chocolate milk for the ceremonial kick-off of the Kusina ng Kalinga+ (KnK+) […]
Two newly opened Dairy Boxes in Davao region offer scale-up dairy biz for Davaoeños
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (DA-PCC at USM) unboxed a wider scale of dairy business opportunities in the Davao region as two new Dairy Boxes were opened in Cateel, Davao Oriental, and Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental on March 12 and March 15, respectively. The Dairy Boxes, designed to offer tourists and […]
DA-PCC’s island clusters anniv celebrations highlight successes in CDP implementation
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) underscored the importance of fostering collaboration and shared goals in achieving transformative success, particularly in championing the Carabao Development Program (CDP), as it celebrated its 31st anniversary across different island clusters. Marking a first in the agencys history, the anniversary celebration took place in different island clusters to highlight the […]
DA-PCC, USM partnership fosters innovation in Mindanao
Let us present our research priorities. If we can produce a compendium of the best practices in genetically improved calf production and the underpinnings of Dairy Box vis-à-vis the community in terms of providing livelihood, we will work our best to hold the 1st One Mindanao island cluster. We want to work closer with you, […]